Civics Day planned as Boys Week curtails celebration
Twenty years ago on May 22 1983 Civics Day plans were underway as Boys Week observance was reduced this year. The report notes a moving van accident near Cleveland Toledo en route to Chicago with household goods, drivers Hargid Besson and Ralph Davis escaping serious harm. Frank Finley and Doc Rees returned from Chautauqua Lake with 36 large bullheads. Police arrested thirteen in raids on five joints ahead of new beer regulations taking effect June 1. Local business activity rose, with a weekend uptick in retail trade and crowded stores Saturday night.
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George Besson
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Hargid Besson
Ralph Davis
Judge Restores Driver's License For George W. Cannon
The license of George W. Cannon of Erie was restored yesterday by Judge Himer L. Evans. Cannon had been suspended 90 days by the state highway department on March 26 for driving too fast for conditions in Mercer County. Testimony showed he was going over 55 mph but no evidence of reckless driving was presented.
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Ers
Lcense
George W. Cannon
Erie
Himer L. Evans
Gannon
State Highway Department
Mercer County
Cannon
Corry area man dies at auto races in Mercer
Thomas Gaster, 69, of Lincolnville R D 8 died suddenly Wednesday evening while attending auto races in Mercer. Cause given as acute coronary occlusion. Survived by wife Elva Cross Carter four sons Earl Ernest Oliver, two daughters Norma Wirkwood and others. fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm at Loomis Cemetery with Rev. John Kautz officiating. Arrangements by Torrey and Hays Funeral Home Spartansburg.
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Thomas
Warver
Union City
R. D
Lincolnville
Mercer
Mercer County
Robert Phillips
Athens Township
Frank B
Rose Geer Carter
Lincoln—ville
State Highway Department
Elva Cross Carter
Vinee
Earl Carter
Ernest Carter
Rooseville
Oliver Carter
Spartansburg
Norma Wirkwood
New Brighton
Sadie Shreve
John Kautz
Transfer
Baptist Church
Loomis Cemetery
Bloomfield Township
Appeals 45 Day PLCB Suspension Hearing Set
Erie owner Charles Wisniewski faces a June 18 hearing in Erie County Court after a PLCB suspension was imposed amid testimony from one witness alleging illece of patrons loitering at Casey's Restaurant. Attorney Robert Chase represents the owner. Bedford Broadcasters names William J Thomas president of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters at its annual convention.
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ERTE
State Liquor Control Board
Casey's
Evie
Atty
Robert Chase
Charles Wisniewski
Erie
Liquor Control Board
Bedford
William J. ‘Thomas
Clearfield Broadcasters, Inc
Clearfield
Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
Yes
Bedford Springs
Thomas
WOPA
Clearfield Progress
KDKA
Plitsburgh
Arizona Girl Wins National Spelling Bee
A 13 year old Phoenix eighth grader Elizabeth Hess of St Matthew's School won the National Spelling Bee after spelling down Detroit runner up Raymond A Sokolov and 51 other state and city champs. Sokolov, 11 and among the youngest finalists, finished as runner up after a tight final.
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Arizona
Associated Press
Washington
Elizabeth Hess
St. Matthew's
Phoenix
Ariz
Raymond A. Sokolov
Detroit
Sokolev
Elizabeth
Hollors
US Agriculture Outlook and Market Pressures in 1952
USDA experts note world oversupply of cotton goods through 1951 and surplus stocks from foreign producers pressuring markets this year. Global fats and oils output rises about 10 percent above the 1932- averaged level, with US expansion. Future exports hinge on price competition and quality gains amid population growth, while some manufacturers add electric generators to lawn mowers for power outages.
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USDA
RB. E. Short
Department of Agriculture
New Foreign Agricultural Service
Senate
Shor
Senate Committee O
FR Ly Gastinent
la Gastineau
United States
Department of Agialinire
World contest rewards and prizes announced to winners
Wbranan torner grace receives $600 a weekend trip to New York a loving cup and a today visit with President Eisenhower. Second prize of 3900 goes to Sokolov.
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Wbranan
New York
Eisenhower
Sokolov
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Frank Finley
Doc” Rees
Chautauqua Lake
Corey
Corry Evening Journal
Sfr Coberove
George Sample
Eneck
Fred Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chow En-lai
Michigan Square
Park Avenue
Continental Congress
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Oes
L. Lewis
Edna Fernews
Farouk Twas
Corry
Mento Park
Australia
Uy Opetuiaven
Raymond
Cook
Pennsylvania Electric Company
S. H. Flaxman
8. E. Bower
VonCise
Citizens National
Lems
Oy Ze Feat
Melnwe
Bob Desmond
Erie Railroad
Mks
ULM
Anda
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sherwin Willians
Tanto Vant
Rien
Suicide USA
W. F. Rickers
Allen St
Vaira
OWL
ACA Victor
Salin Anooth
DAVIS
Pennsylvania
Thomas Motors
of Corry, Inc
Powell
Powe Loan and Finance Co
N. Center St
Spiritual Jubilee Singers
Chicago, Ill
Evangelical United
Brethren Church
TruVal
Tru-Gab Sport
Gabardine
Lothes
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